The old site used to have the race distances up for the various grades - usually 3-6 laps (35-70kms) depending on the grade (E to A).

With some of the course changes, it would be worth asking Roger if he has these details so you could put a link to them in.

With regards to speed - it all depends on the day and who is in the race. Sometimes you just have to hang onto the bunch as hard as you can and you can come away with a win or a good result. You will be surprised at what a race does for your average speed!! Remember, that riding in a bunch is faster using less energy than riding by yourself.

Unless Redbull yells at you to do some more work at the front - and harder

ChainBreak wrote:I might look in to joining the junior league if there is one Just need some information first ...

There is one, there was a group of about 10 juniors out today

Don't know the cut off age is, but there were a couple of youngsters racing with the old blokes today. One managed to get in the break of two and make it stick. The 2nd's aim was the same as mine finish in the bunch, other than the bunch breaking up in the final 2.5km, he did and has family bragging rights as his dad was dropped on the 3rd of 4 laps.

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